John D. Preston

Life is Hard: an Audio Guide to Healing Emotional Pain John D. Preston

In a very warm and highly personal style, psychologist Preston offers listeners powerful advice -- realistic, practical, effective -- on dealing with the emotional pain life often inflicts upon us.

Part I: Action Plans for Emotional Survival

"How can I handle the pain I'm feeling?" Dr. Preston explains to a live audience the processes of emotional healing, including choices and actions people can take at times of emotional crisis that can make a big difference. He discusses procedures that are not only helpful day-to-day, but are especially valuable at significant stressful times.

Part II: Reducing Stress Now! "What can I do today to reduce stress?"

There are no quick fixes. But you don't have to suffer needlessly. Dr. Preston reassures you that you can avoid unnecessary pain by gaining control over your own reactions: thoughts, actions, attitudes, self-criticism. A sense of helplessness intensifies feelings of distress. In contrast, a sense of mastery over the pain -- self-confidence, a belief in yourself -- will help promote healing.